Richard Nixon: “It is the policy of the Federal Government to improve and enhance environmental quality.”

I firmly believe that our current fiscal situation demands national unanimity on the issues of a larger concern.

May God's grace be with you in all the days ahead.

I am pleased that in this bill the Congress has expressed support for our objectives by authorizing $22.2 billion for military procurement purposes during fiscal year 1975.

I have concluded that because of the Watergate matter, I might not have the support of the Congress that I would consider necessary to back the very difficult decisions and carry out the duties of this office in the way the interests of…